公开(公告)号：US09748893B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-29

申请号：US14880085

申请日：2015-10-09

Applicant: SOLARCITY CORPORATION

Inventor： Emil Johansen ,  Martin Seery

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  F24J2/52

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  F24S25/613 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A system for mounting a photovoltaic array onto short sections of mounting rails such that a section of mounting rail is only installed fewer than all the photovoltaic modules in the array. A single section of mounting rail may support one, two or three photovoltaic modules depending on it's length and position respect to the edge of each module frame.

公开(公告)号：US20150326169A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14592594

申请日：2015-01-08

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Martin Seery ,  Ty Hudson

IPC: H02S20/22 ,  F16M13/02

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  E04H6/02 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F24S25/12 ,  F24S25/632 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S2025/6003 ,  F24S2025/804 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/22 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10T29/49828 ,  Y10T29/49947 ,  Y10T29/49948 ,  Y10T29/49963

Abstract: A clamping system for securing the corners of four photovoltaic modules to a carport purlin, the clamping system having upper and lower body portions with a size adjustable gap to receive the purlin therein, and a pair of rotating connectors at opposite ends of the clamp assembly, each rotating connector having arms extending from opposite sides, the arms being rotated to lock into side grooves in the photovoltaic modules.

公开(公告)号：US09912285B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-06

申请号：US15295973

申请日：2016-10-17

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Martin Seery ,  Tyrus Hawkes Hudson

IPC: H02N6/00 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H02S20/23 ,  F16M13/02 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H02S20/22 ,  H02S20/10 ,  F24J2/52 ,  E04H6/02 ,  F24J2/46

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  E04H6/02 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F24S25/12 ,  F24S25/632 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S2025/6003 ,  F24S2025/804 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/22 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10T29/49828 ,  Y10T29/49947 ,  Y10T29/49948 ,  Y10T29/49963

Abstract: A clamping system for securing the corners of four photovoltaic modules to a carport purlin, the clamping system having upper and lower body portions with an adjustable set screw between, the gap dimensioned to receive the purlin therein and the set screw rotatable to secure the purlin to the upper body portion. The system also having a pair of PV module connectors at opposite ends of the clamping assembly, each PV module connector adapted to secure a pair of PV modules to the purlin.

公开(公告)号：US09806668B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-31

申请号：US14855273

申请日：2015-09-15

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Emil Johansen ,  Martin Seery

IPC: E04D13/18 ,  H02S20/25 ,  E04D13/147 ,  E04D1/36 ,  H02S20/22 ,  F24J2/52

CPC classification number: H02S20/25 ,  E04D1/36 ,  E04D13/147 ,  F24S25/30 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/613 ,  F24S25/632 ,  F24S25/636 ,  H02S20/22 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A photovoltaic mounting system for tile roofs is disclosed. In one embodiment, mounting bracket is attached to a roof deck and passes through a flashing support and flexible flashing that mimics the contour of the adjacent roof tiles. In other embodiments, a tile hook passes through partial or full tile replacement flashing. A plug or other structure blocks the space around the tile hook preventing the ingress of pests and debris under the flashing and surrounding tiles. Additional photovoltaic module mounting hardware, including sections of rails and frame mounts are attached either the mounting bracket or tile hook.

公开(公告)号：US20170063007A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US14986033

申请日：2015-12-31

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Tyrus Hudson ,  Martin Seery ,  River Broussard ,  Malcolm Kimberley

IPC: H01R25/14 ,  H01R43/16 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H01R4/64

CPC classification number: H01R25/142 ,  H01R4/64 ,  H01R43/16 ,  H02S30/10

Abstract: A connector for attaching first and second photovoltaic modules to a mounting rail, with a lower body portion that rotates to lock into a mounting rail groove and an upper body portion with a hook that is lowered towards the lower body portion to grasp onto the first photovoltaic module and a key that receives the second photovoltaic module slidably-connected thereon.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将第一和第二光伏模块附接到安装轨道的连接器，其下部主体部分旋转以锁定到安装轨道凹槽中，以及上部主体部分，其具有朝着下部主体部分降低以抓住第一光伏 模块和接收其上可滑动连接的第二光伏组件的键。

公开(公告)号：US20170033731A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：US15295973

申请日：2016-10-17

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Martin Seery ,  Tyrus Hawkes Hudson

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  E04H6/02 ,  H02S20/22

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  E04H6/02 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F24S25/12 ,  F24S25/632 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S2025/6003 ,  F24S2025/804 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/22 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10T29/49828 ,  Y10T29/49947 ,  Y10T29/49948 ,  Y10T29/49963

Abstract: A clamping system for securing the corners of four photovoltaic modules to a carport purlin, the clamping system having upper and lower body portions with an adjustable set screw between, the gap dimensioned to receive the purlin therein and the set screw rotatable to secure the purlin to the upper body portion. The system also having a pair of PV module connectors at opposite ends of the clamping assembly, each PV module connector adapted to secure a pair of PV modules to the purlin.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将四个光伏模块的角部固定到车棚pur条的夹紧系统，所述夹紧系统具有上部和下部主体部分，其间具有可调节的固定螺丝，所述间隙的尺寸被设计成可容纳其中的pur条，并且所述固定螺钉可旋转以将pur条固定到 上身部分。 该系统还在夹持组件的相对端处具有一对PV模块连接器，每个PV模块连接器适于将一对PV模块固定到pur条上。

公开(公告)号：US20160352285A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US14956273

申请日：2015-12-01

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Martin Seery ,  Tyrus Hudson ,  Katie Pesce

IPC: H02S30/20 ,  H02S10/40 ,  H02S20/00

CPC classification number: H02S30/20 ,  F24S2025/012 ,  H02S10/40 ,  H02S20/00 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A field-deployable photovoltaic power system having solar modules and associated electronics that are stored in a standard shipping container and are manually deployed to form an array above the shipping container, with the shipping container providing the structural base for the photovoltaic array disposed thereabove.

Abstract translation: 一种具有太阳能模块和相关电子设备的现场可部署光伏电力系统，其存储在标准运输容器中并且手动部署以在运输容器上方形成阵列，其中运输容器提供设置在其上方的光伏阵列的结构基座。

公开(公告)号：US20160087576A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：US14855273

申请日：2015-09-15

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Emil Johansen ,  Martin Seery

IPC: H02S20/25 ,  E04D13/147

CPC classification number: H02S20/25 ,  E04D1/36 ,  E04D13/147 ,  F24S25/30 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/613 ,  F24S25/632 ,  F24S25/636 ,  H02S20/22 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A photovoltaic mounting system for tile roofs is disclosed. In one embodiment, mounting bracket is attached to a roof deck and passes through a flashing support and flexible flashing that mimics the contour of the adjacent roof tiles. In other embodiments, a tile hook passes through partial or full tile replacement flashing. A plug or other structure blocks the space around the tile hook preventing the ingress of pests and debris under the flashing and surrounding tiles. Additional photovoltaic module mounting hardware, including sections of rails and frame mounts are attached either the mounting bracket or tile hook.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于瓦片屋顶的光伏安装系统。 在一个实施例中，安装支架附接到屋顶板并且穿过闪烁的支撑件和柔性闪光，其模拟相邻屋顶瓦片的轮廓。 在其他实施例中，瓦片挂钩通过部分或全部瓦片替换闪光。 插头或其他结构阻挡瓷砖挂钩周围的空间，防止在闪烁和周围的瓷砖下方的害虫和碎屑进入。 额外的光伏模块安装硬件，包括轨道和框架安装件的部分都附接在安装支架或瓦钩上。

公开(公告)号：US20150325738A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14612783

申请日：2015-02-03

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Martin Seery ,  Ty Hudson

IPC: H01L31/18 ,  H02S20/22

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  E04H6/02 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F24S25/12 ,  F24S25/632 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S2025/6003 ,  F24S2025/804 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/22 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10T29/49828 ,  Y10T29/49947 ,  Y10T29/49948 ,  Y10T29/49963

Abstract: A clamping system for securing the corners of four photovoltaic modules to a carport purlin, the clamping system having upper and lower body portions with a size adjustable gap to receive the purlin therein, and a pair of rotating connectors at opposite ends of the clamp assembly, each rotating connector having arms extending from opposite sides, the arms being rotated to lock into side grooves in the photovoltaic modules.

Abstract translation: 一种夹紧系统，用于将四个光伏模块的角部固定到车棚pur条，所述夹紧系统具有上部和下部主体部分，其具有尺寸可调的间隙以在其中容纳pur条，以及一对在夹具组件的相对端处的旋转连接器， 每个旋转连接器具有从相对侧延伸的臂，所述臂被旋转以锁定在光伏模块中的侧槽中。

公开(公告)号：US09874021B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-23

申请号：US14986039

申请日：2015-12-31

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Tyrus Hudson ,  Martin Seery ,  River Broussard ,  Malcolm Kimberley

IPC: E04D13/18 ,  E04D13/147 ,  E04D1/14 ,  H02S20/25 ,  F24J2/00

CPC classification number: E04D13/1473 ,  E04D1/14 ,  F24S25/615 ,  H02S20/25 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A flashing system and assembly for slate or tile roofs having a flashing and a flashing cap. The flashing is shaped to replace a plurality of removed slates or tiles. The flashing cap has an adjustable position such that the position of a mounting rail support system passing through the flashing can be adjusted with respect to the flashing while still maintaining a watertight seal with the flashing cap and optional sealing cap.